Dublin Historical Society of California

10/08/2026

Ever heard of a yeggman? See below. (Hint: this is a photo of the Sheriff who was chasing one.)

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Obscure old slang word for the day: yeggman. AKA a safecracker. “Sheriff Frank Barnet and a posse of his deputies had a thrilling chase after desperate yeggmen early yesterday morning along the Southern Pacific railway from Niles to Oakland. Oakland Tribune, Monday, Dec. 27, 1909, page 1.

09/24/2026

A little bit of 1986 Dublin history. Back when there were nearly 13,500 residents and the businesses had different owners and/or names. Can you find a business ad for a business you miss? (Images taken from a recent donation by a FB follower. This February 23, 1986 Valley Times supplement is now in our collection.) Do you have something you would like to donate?

09/16/2026

Did you know that at one time Camp Parks was the site of a vocational training program? More information below.

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07/03/2026

Dublin celebrated the 1976 Bicentennial with parades, festivities and a "hoedown dance." A teacher from Frederiksen School captured the Dublin parade with these images of students walking down Amador Valley Blvd.

Bicentennial activities took place on Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4. A local newspaper identified some the events. They included an "18th Century Faire at the Shannon Community Center. The Dublin-San Ramon Bicentennial Committee presented on Saturday, July 3, from 9 p.m. – 1 a.m., Chuck Wayne and his “authentic western band” for a hoedown. Tickets were 75 cents and available at the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. On Sunday, July 4, at 4:30 p.m., the San Leandro Municipal Band performed. Festivities began at 10 a.m. and continued to 6 p.m. at Shannon Community Park.

We hope your 250th anniversary activities are just as fun, and memorable.

(Images courtesy of Frederiksen School and the Dublin Historical Society.)

06/15/2026

Does anyone have photographs of the "Tri-City Racing Team" or know where or when they raced locally? Any information about the team or Viscovich Motors would be appreciated.

06/13/2026

With Center for Sacramento History – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

05/22/2026

As you enjoy the Memorial Day weekend, please remember Dublin's fallen. Master Sergeant Charles Lester Robbins, US Army, was one of two Dublin residents known to have died during the Vietnam War. This plaque can be found at Frederiksen School. Originally the plaque and a tree were emplaced during a ceremony sometime after his death in 1967. According to another local resident, his family lived on Brighton Drive and his children attended Frederiksen.

04/26/2026

We're have a special event soon. Information below:

Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

04/08/2026

With Johnny's Donuts – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

04/08/2026

So, do you remember Village Parkway as a "fast food alley?" This note we found suggests one newspaper reported thought it was.